Director of Global Media Relations & Strategy

Atlantic Council; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 140 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Atlantic Council seeks a Director of Media Relations to lead its media outreach and communications strategy from its Washington, DC headquarters. You will spearhead external communications, amplify the Council’s expertise, and coordinate across editorial, digital, and events teams.

The role demands a robust journalist network, proven storytelling and crisis-communication skills, and the ability to work beyond standard hours.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of media relations, journalism, or strategic-communications experience, including at least three years managing staff.
• Robust network of relationships with journalists at top-tier outlets covering foreign policy, security, tech, and economics.
• Experience designing and leading organization-wide communications plans across multiple teams.
• Track record of securing high-impact coverage, including broadcast bookings & op-ed placements.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for pitches, releases, and talking points on tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of international affairs and the Washington policy landscape.
• Proficiency with social media, digital marketing, and AI tools.
• Judgment in crisis communications and handling sensitive issues.
• Ability to work outside standard hours when needed.

Responsabilidades

• Lead media-relations operation with team, partners, and vendors.
• Build and manage relationships with reporters and editors at top outlets.
• Identify opportunities for high-profile media coverage of events and publications.
• Lead rapid response to breaking news and insert expert views into coverage.
• Serve as primary contact for crisis communications and rapid response.
• Generate media partnerships to raise visibility of events and initiatives.
• Coordinate efforts to secure moderators and panelists.
• Edit and place opinion columns in leading outlets.
• Train staff on best practices for engaging with media.
• Travel as needed to support global events and conferences.
• Establish experts as pre-eminent sources of commentary on international affairs.
• Travel as needed to support the Council’s global and flagship convenings.

Conhecimentos

Media relations leadership

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Networking with journalists

Writing & editing

Digital marketing & AI tools

Public policy awareness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in international affairs, communications, journalism, or related field

Ferramentas

Cision / Meltwater / Muck Rack

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Atlantic Council seeks a Director of Media Relations to lead its media outreach and communications strategy from its Washington, DC headquarters. You will spearhead external communications, amplify the Council’s expertise, and coordinate across editorial, digital, and events teams.

The role demands a robust journalist network, proven storytelling and crisis-communication skills, and the ability to work beyond standard hours.